WHAT'S NEW
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Next weekend, in addition to celebrating our 125th parish anniversary, the installation of Fr. Froehle and Feast of St. Michael, we will also celebrate Deacon Russ’ 30th Ordination Anniversary. Be sure to congratulate him next weekend at Mass!
PARISH PICNIC RSVP
We hope you will be able to join us at our Parish Celebration on Sunday, September 26, 2021. We have much to celebrate! Fr. Froehle will be installed as our pastor, it is our 125th Parish Anniversary and our Feast Day! Archbishop Hebda will be here to celebrate 10:30am Mass and install Fr. Froehle. A picnic will follow the 10:30am Mass ($10/person). Please RSVP!
Yes, we are coming!
No, we regret we can't attend.
PARISH PICNIC VOLUNTEERS
Help us to set-up, serve, clean-up, and whatever else might need to be done for our Parish Picnic in conjunction with our Parish Celebration!
Errand Runners - Sat. AM
Set-Up - Sat. 5:30PM
Kitchen Help - Sun. AM
Parking Lot Attendant
Buffet Line
Garbage Duty
Wipe & Clear Tables
Floater - Sun.
Clean-Up
Pre-Picnic Shopping
DONUT SUNDAY VOLUNTEERS
Help with set-up (before Mass), serve (after Mass), and clean-up of donuts on Sunday We will also need a person willing to pick up donuts at Farmington Bakery. More details available after sign-up.
October 15 8:00am
October 15 10:30am
November 19 8:00am
November 19 10:30am
December 17 8:00am
December 17 10:30am
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
MASS VIA YOUTUBE!
If you aren't ready to join us in person, join us via YouTube. Access our YouTube channel with the link to the left.
Access the worship aids for Mass to the left.
FIRST FRIDAY 9-2-9 ADORATION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
9:00AM-9:00PM
First Friday Adoration is moving back to the CHAPEL.
There are several afternoon slots available. Please call Connie Fifarek at 612-269-5901 if you are able to help.
FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
Friday Holy Hour 9:00AM - 10:00AM every week after Mass in the sanctuary.
Rosary begins at 8:05am & Mass begins at 8:30am.
GROWING IN FAITH
FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to journey with our young people through prayer, witness and encouragement. All materials/session plans are prepared for you in advance. We need volunteers in the following areas. Please contact either Sydney Gordon or Laura Shupe for more information.
Sundays from 10:30-11:30AM
PK/K
Wednesdays from 6-7PM
Kindergarten
Third Grade (need 2 people)
7th Grade Girls
7th Grade Boys (2 people needed)
SYNOD SMALL GROUPS
The Archbishop has called a Synod to look at three main focus areas to assist the Archdiocese and parishes in the planning process. You are invited to join a small group within the parish to discuss these focus areas:
#1 – Forming missionary disciples who know Jesus’ love and respond to his call
#2 – Forming parishes that are in the service of evangelization
#3 – Forming youth and young adults in and for a church that is always young
Please sign up on the attached form (you are invited to participate even if unable to attend all 6 sessions because your input is valued).
MAKING DISCIPLES
BACKPACK PROJECT
We are participating in this program for students in need at North Trail Elementary School. There are currently 24 students whose families have requested bags of food for weekend use. Current items in need: Mac & Cheese cups, juice boxes, pudding cups and single-serving size chips. You can leave your donation in the gray tote in the Gathering Space. (Please, no fruit cups at this time)
OFFICE OF VOCATIONS
In September and October, the Office of Vocations will be hosting three important annual discernment events.
Please help us to promote these opportunities to the young adults and high schools students in your parish. Your encouragement to attend may make all the difference in a young person’s vocation.
Here are event titles and dates with link to more information:
- Fiat Women’s Discernment Retreat - September 24 – 26, 2021 (weekend retreat for women discerning consecrated life)
- Discernment Day – October 30, 2021, with Bishop Cozzens (one day retreat for men with a college degree)
- Archbishop’s Discernment Retreat - October 29 – 31, 2021 with Archbishop Hebda (weekend retreat for High school Juniors to age 24 – men without a college degree)
ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP?
We need help with a couple of projects in the office.
- We are looking for someone to do a large typing project. It would be helpful if this person could come in during the work day and work on the project in the parish office.
- We also have a large number of photos that need to be sorted.
If you are able to help with either of these projects please call Carol Severson in the parish office: 651-463-3360.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU... HEBREW 13:5
If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child or children to abortion, come and experience the compassionate mercy of Jesus Christ on our confidential weekend retreat. Rachel's Vineyard Twin Cities' retreats are open to anyone impacted by abortion - women, men, grandparents, siblings, and health care professionals. The next retreat is November 5-7, 2021 in the Twin Cities area. For more information contact Nancy at rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313 ro visit www.rvineyardmn.org.
Current Guidelines at Church of St. Michael
Returning to Mass
- Hand sanitizer is available and use is encouraged
- The bulletin and collection basket are available on the table in the gathering space
- The section of pews behind the organ is set aside for those who wish to maintain social distance. If you sit in this section, please sit every other pew and maintain six feet of distance from other households.
Parish Office is Open
- The parish office is open from 8:00am – 4:00pm M - F
Text CHURCHSTMICHAEL
to 84576 to stay connected
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If you are looking for some wonderful resources such as: Daily Readings, Magnificat, The Word Among Us...they are all available on our COVID-19 website page.
Follow the link: COVID-19 Resources
There are also wonderful resources available from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Follow the link: Archdiocese Resources
Follow the link: COVID-19 Resources
There are also wonderful resources available from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
Follow the link: Archdiocese Resources